Dull pain in and around knee

Dull pain in and around the knee can be caused by a number of injuries and medical conditions. Because this type of pain can slow you down and make it difficult to perform your job or household responsibilities, it is important to have it evaluated and treated whenever possible. Learning the causes of dull pain in and around the knee can help you to understand what to do when you experience this type of pain so you can get back to living your life.

Deterioration of the underside of the kneecap is one cause of dull pain in and around the knee. The medical term for this condition is chondromalacia and it can happen due to trauma, muscle imbalance, or poor alignment of the knee joint. All of these can cause excess friction, which can damage the surface of the cartilage. The result is a dull pain that can become worse when climbing stairs or performing other activities that require your knee to bear more weight than usual.

Tendonitis and other tendon injuries can cause dull pain in and around the knee. Tendonitis is caused by overuse of the tendons and is often identified because of tenderness where the tendon meets the bone. Other tendon injuries can also cause a dull pain in or around the knee because of how the tendons and bones work together to move the body. Osteoarthritis is very common in athletes. This disease involves the wearing away of cartilage in the joints of the knee. One of the symptoms of osteoarthritis is dull pain. Other symptoms include swelling and an inability to move the knee as much as usual. Stiffness in the morning is also common and can often be relieved with some movement.

Ligament injuries can also cause athletes to experience dull pain in and around the knee. Sports such as soccer that require players to stop and start suddenly or change directions quickly can be the cause of many ligament injuries. The most commonly injured are the anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament. When these injuries occur, athletes may hear a loud popping noise. A ligament injury may not cause pain, but for some people, dull pain in or around the knee can occur.

The only way to correct one of these problems is to have them evaluated by a professional. Only a professional can determine how extensive an injury is and how well it will respond to specific types of treatment. After you have been evaluated, you may need to attend physiotherapy sessions or to treat your injury with methods that include aquatic therapy or the application of heat or ice to the injury. For help in managing your knee pain, visit us at Goulburn Physiotherapy Centre for prompt, professional evaluation.

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